TEXTILE ARTS LA MEMBERS EXHIBITION CALL

Textile Arts LA presents Handwork: The Material Intelligence of Touch, an exhibition that honors the human hand as both a tool and a form of thought. Featuring work by Los Angeles fiber artists and makers from Textile Arts LA, the exhibition is a participant of Craft in America’s Handwork 2026 initiative.

Inspired by artist Ann Hamilton’s idea that “My first hand is a sewing hand,” the exhibition explores how textile practices—weaving, basketry, stitching, felting, and surface design processes—reveal a deep intelligence of touch. Each artist reflects on the relationship between body, material, and method, uncovering the ways handwork sustains knowledge, memory, and presence.

SUBMISSION INFO:
Deadline: January 4, 2026
Acceptance Announced: January 11, 2026
Accepted Work Delivered in person: Address is currently being discussed. The address will be locally in Los Angeles. Shipped work and costs will be up to the artist.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
There is no application fee, but selected participants must deliver and pickup their work at a Los Angeles location TBD. Participants will pay for the costs if shipping their work.

All work must have been made since 2020.
Both 2 dimensional and sculptural work will be accepted. 
All works must be made with a textile process. For example: weaving, interlacing, basketry technique, stitching, sewing, hand felting,  and surface design techniques on cloth. No digital work.

Indicate if work is for sale. The gallery asks for a 10% donation if your work is sold. 

All work must be ready to hang or installed with artist's hardware and instructions for hanging or display.

Selected artists are required to sign a consignment agreement upon acceptance—all work must be available to be consigned from 1/22/26 - 3/24/26.

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